Late bucket lifts UC Irvine over Long Beach State 56-55

UC Irvine (14-9, 7-2 Big West) led most of the game, but found itself down 55-54 with 10 seconds left after Long Beach's McKay LaSalle drilled a 3-pointer after a steal by Travis Hammonds.

Long Beach State called time after the make, which allowed Martin to sub back in for UC Irvine and hit the game-winner.

UC Irvine led 34-27 at the break after Martin's jumper as time expired. The Anteaters maintained their advantage until midway through the second half, when a layup by Long Beach's Tyler Lamb tied it at 40. UCI retook the lead moments later on Travis Souza's layup and led until LaSalle's trey.

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